Having a good vocabulary is very important for anyone who wants to speak and write well. We call vocabulary the set of words in a language, and to find this set of words, just open the dictionary to find an infinity of them. Some are used frequently, while others are forgotten, abandoned by speakers.
Why does it happen? Why don't we use all the words that exist and are available to us? Well, those who don't study, don't research and aren't interested in expanding their own vocabulary he will hardly communicate effectively and will certainly use a limited number of words. To help you discover new words, Escola Kids presents some tips that will improve writing, speech and also the interpretation of the most varied texts. Come on?
→ 1- Reading: Reading a lot is a good start for anyone looking to improve their vocabulary. Read everything (shorts, chronicles, newspapers, magazines, etc.) without laziness, because when we read different texts, we come into contact with different ways of expression and different speeches. Have you thought about the amount of words you can learn? Think about it and get to work!
→ 2- Exercise writing: As well as reading, writing is also essential for anyone looking for new words. When we write, we put the vocabulary we have on paper on paper, and it's a great opportunity to use the words we learn every day. Writing is a great exercise for the brain, as it will be challenged to find the ideal words for each sentence and context.
→ 3- Read, write and... talk!: Whenever possible, talk to different people. We know it's easier and more comfortable to be always with the same people, discussing the same issues, but let's face it, it doesn't add anything to our vocabulary! Do not be afraid to interact with people of different ages, different cultures and religions, as they can contribute a lot to your linguistic improvement.
→4- Search: Don't think words will fall from the sky. All knowledge is built, so you are responsible for your learning. It is not enough to learn a new word, it is also necessary that you know its meaning, in what context it can be applied, your synonyms and yours orthography.
Having a good vocabulary will improve your writing and certainly your texts will be more interesting and challenging. Anyone who always uses the same words is hardly able to write a text that catches the reader's attention. So, read a lot and good studies!
By Luana Castro
Graduated in Letters